UCONN cein 2015

turtlesRcool · Aug 8, 2014

turtlesRcool - I read somewhere that we have to get an iPad, is this true?

No iPad needed. You definitely need a laptop. Brand doesn't matter as long as it has wifi capabilities. Nearly all our tests are online, and we have a test and/or quiz just about every class. In Waterbury, we often take them in the computer lab down the hall, but there are not enough computers for everyone, so some people have to use laptops, even when the lab is reserved. I'm pretty sure Storrs doesn't have a computer lab for test-taking, so you'll definitely need a laptop everyday if that's your campus. Thanks, INN_77 for weighing in on Stamford.

Another tip: depending on the campus, there may or may not be places to plug in your laptop. Storrs has a great lecture hall with plugs at every station. Waterbury uses an ordinary classroom, so there are just the regular wall outlets. If this is the case on your campus, have a few people bring power strips and extension cords so multiple people (and those in the center of the room) can plug in their computers. It's a long day to run on just battery power.

Meggles89 · Aug 13, 2014

I was wondering if anyone has taken prerequisites elsewhere before applying to UCONN's CEIN program. I have a BFA and have minimal experience as a CNA and also have volunteered at a hospital for a small period of time. I have very little math and science prereqs.

Could someone share with me which prerequisites they took and where? Also can I take these prereqs as a non-matriculated student at UCONN?

Any suggestions would be great. Thanks, guys!

heb06004 · Aug 13, 2014

Not sure about taking them as a non matriculated student at uconn, but I decided to take all of mine at the local community colleges (A&P1 and 2, mcb, genetics, and chem). It was SO MUCH CHEAPER! I'd recommend going that route. All of the classes you'll need to take are also high demand classes at uconn (I did my undergrad there) and the sections fill up quick so you may have better luck getting into a class at the cc as well.

C7H1O4 · Aug 13, 2014

Most people I talk to have taken them at community colleges. I know at gateway they fill up very very quickly. I ended up taking my courses mostly during the summer sessions at UNH where I got my bachelors. I took one class at Quinnipiac, it was expensive but I have been so desperate to finish all the prerequisites that was the least of my worries. I'm in the process of finishing chemistry at UNH for the August 20th deadline. If you do take the classes as a non matriculated student you have to be on top of the registrars office because with my experience they have so much going on with full time students that you fall through the cracks and have low priority because you can't register until the main students have. Also if there are prerequisites for the classes you will definitely have to provide your transcript to them so they can register you. I've also had to e-mail departments heads to get approval before being let into a class even with an A in the prerequisite. It can be a daunting process but don't get discouraged. I also did take a bunch of classes with the University of Phoenix. They said the main thing that matters is the grade you get and it doesn't matter if the class is taken online, at a community college, etc. If you can get into the community college classroom like heb06004 mentioned your pockets will be fatter and happier. But like I said if you want to get these classes done with and can't get in to the ccs I would personally just use every option available. Last note, I didn't have any science classes my major was in management which meant I had to take prerequisites before I could take the actual prerequisites I needed. If you start chipping away at it though that's just one step closer. So call the ccs, call UCONN and figure out what you need and just make it happen if you want it.

Meggles89 · Aug 13, 2014

Thanks so much, C7H104. That was very helpful. Question for you: After you finish Chemistry, are you applying to a specific program in CT or do you still need more prereqs? Also, are you working while completing these? Thanks again for your response!

C7H1O4 · Aug 14, 2014

No problem. My application for UCONN is in, all the materials have been submitted except for the chemistry course. My final is tomorrow and then I'm all set. I have worked while completing the prerequisites. I started chipping away at them two years ago. I've been working as a land surveyor for the past eight years and went to part time last year so I could get my CNA from the Red Cross last October. Since December I've been doing three days a week at a home care agency and the other two days at the engineering firm. So classes are done at night. Longs days and nights but definitely worth it. When I started working towards the goal it looked like a massive mountain to climb but finally finishing the prerequisites feels awesome. I also put an application into Southerns accelerated program since you can only apply one time per year. I figured if I don't get into UCONN I can apply again and put an application into Quinnipiac and SCSU. But I would really like to get into UCONN even though it's a far drive for me.

INN_777, BSN, RN · Aug 14, 2014

Hi Meggles. I am currently in the UCONN CEIN program and I took most of my prerequisites at the Norwalk Community College. It is inexpensive and the quality of professors/instructors is very high.

Meggles89 · Aug 14, 2014

INN_777,

Thanks so much for the suggestion. How are you finding the program? Are you at the Storrs campus or elsewhere? I am looking into Middlesex Community College because it's close to where I live, unfortunately Norwalk is over 1.5 hours away. Do you know of anyone who transferred anything from MxCC or taken classes there? As always, thank you for any suggestions or advice.

INN_777, BSN, RN · Aug 14, 2014

Hi Meggles:

I am on the Stamford campus. The CEIN program is good, student body is very strong and we keep each other motivated and reaching for excellence. It is very very intense, I have to say, however. But only one year - we keep telling ourselves that you can do anything for 1 year.

I dont know anyone who took prereqs at Middlesex, but I think community colleges in general in this area are very good and you should get what you need in any of them. I took Genetics at Capital CC in Hartford (hybrid class) - the instructor was also very very good.

NorthwestCT · Aug 16, 2014

I am going to be in the Waterbury program and was wondering if anyone had any idea about the length/dates of our vacations? I am currently trying to plan for next summer, and was hoping to get an idea of when we will have time off.

waterpeace13 · Aug 17, 2014

Anyone that is in or has completed the program, around how much did you end up spending on books? And are there any books that we really don't need to buy that are considered required?

bcbischo · Aug 19, 2014

Hello everyone!! I just submitted my application today. Does Storrs really get filled by June?! That's the one I was hoping for. My second choice was Stamford, so hopefully I at least get my second choice campus. I'm from California and have never actually been to CT so it was hard to even rank the campuses.